Artisan Eye Information

Established in 2017. The eye care providers at Artisan Eye in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, are committed to helping people of all ages keep their eyes healthy. Kara Collier, OD, FAAO, and her husband, Cory Collier, OD, FAAO, FSLS, are highly trained and experienced in the field of optometry. At Artisan Eye, patients will find only the most advanced technology, no matter the services they require. Drs. Kara and Cory Collier pair their extensive expertise with a dedication to each patient. In fact, they schedule patient appointments so that patients spend extensive time face-to-face with their doctor, allowing them to have individual vision needs met. Whether patients are there for their first pediatric eye exam, are getting treated for a complex eye disease, or are coming in for an eye emergency, the doctors at Artisan Eye are there to help. Both doctors are recognized as Fellows of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), a distinction that underscores their extensive training, deep knowledge, and commitment to continuing education. Dr. Kara Collier is a pediatric optometrist who provides comprehensive pediatric eye care and vision therapy. Dr. Cory Collier's clinical emphasis includes therapeutic and specialty contact lenses, a skill he utilized during his time at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. In addition, both Drs. Kara and Cory Collier provide primary care eye exams and manage ocular disease for patients of all ages... Artisan Eye was founded in 2017 with the goal of bringing advanced pediatric and adult eye care to the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Sarasota area. Dr. Kara Collier is the first and only Residency-trained Pediatric Optometrist in Manatee County. Dr. Cory Collier is the first and only Cornea and Contact Lens Residency-trained Optometrist in Manatee County. In addition to their primary areas of focus, Drs. Kara and Cory Collier also provide comprehensive eye care to serve the needs of our diverse patient base.